What is the severity of CVE-2016-8439?

CVE-2016-8439 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8439?

To fix CVE-2016-8439, update the Android operating system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8439?

CVE-2016-8439 affects Android versions running Linux Kernel 3.18.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-8439?

The impact of CVE-2016-8439 may include security risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the buffer overflow.

Who is responsible for the CVE-2016-8439 vulnerability?

CVE-2016-8439 was identified within the Android operating system and is linked to the trust zone access control API.

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CVE-2016-8439

critical

CWE

119

3/1/2017

12/1/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2016-8439: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 03 2017(Updated: )

Possible buffer overflow in trust zone access control API. Buffer overflow may occur due to lack of buffer size checking. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31625204. References: QC-CR#1027804.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=3.18
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8439?
CVE-2016-8439 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8439?
To fix CVE-2016-8439, update the Android operating system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8439?
CVE-2016-8439 affects Android versions running Linux Kernel 3.18.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-8439?
The impact of CVE-2016-8439 may include security risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the buffer overflow.
Who is responsible for the CVE-2016-8439 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-8439 was identified within the Android operating system and is linked to the trust zone access control API.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8439?
CVE-2016-8439 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8439?
To fix CVE-2016-8439, update the Android operating system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8439?
CVE-2016-8439 affects Android versions running Linux Kernel 3.18.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-8439?
The impact of CVE-2016-8439 may include security risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the buffer overflow.
Who is responsible for the CVE-2016-8439 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-8439 was identified within the Android operating system and is linked to the trust zone access control API.